There are two stories about St. Valentine, the person Valentine's Day was titled for.  One legend says the Emperor forbid marriage because he needed men for this army.  St. Valentine performed marriages for couples who were in love, and for this he was put in prison  The other legend says that St. Valentine fell in love with the jailer's daughter . He was ultimately executed by the Emperor, but on February 14 before he died he wrote a love letter to the jailer's daughter and signed it "From your Valentine." 

This saint's day is a time to honor love.  During the Middles Ages people would congregate in gardens on February 14 to listen to love poems and romantic music.   After awhile folks lost interest in this holiday.  However, it became widespread again n the 17th century when people started sending Valentine's Day cards or, as they are called, valentines.

Valentine's frequently have hearts on them.  This is because people used to think that the heart was the source of one's being and emotions.   Sometimes valentine's feature cupid, a frolicsome child with wings on his back and a bow and arrow in his hand.  Cupid's legend says that if one of his arrows hit you, you instantly fall in love.

Valentine's Day Party Games:

Heart Bingo: Bingo game with the word heart substituted for bingo and candy hearts can be used as the markers. The cards for this version of  bingo could be made with the heart graphics.

How many hearts?
Fill a small jar with cinnamon hearts, conversation hearts, or whatever you choose. Have each child guess how many hearts are in the jar. The one that comes the closest wins.

Pin the Heart on Tin Man:
Equipment: Large drawing of a tin man and a heart for each child. Play the same as pin the tail on the donkey but this is pin the heart on tin man.

Heart:
Equipment: Paper hearts and pencils for each child.
On the top of each heart write valentine. Set a time limit and tell the players to write as many words as possible from the word Valentine. For example ten, line, ant, vine, etc. This could be a team activity also.  Give a small prize to the children with the most words.

Valentine Mailbox
Spray paint a facial tissue box red and let the kids sponge paint white or pink hearts on the box. This will be for them to take there Valentine's Day cards home in like a mailbox.

Heart Basket
Take an empty cereal box. hold it so that the bottom is angled in a V shape. This will be the V shape of the heart basket. Now cut the front and back of the box in a heart shape. The sides are just cut straight across. Then make a hanger strip/handle out of another box and staple it on the sides. You can spray paint the box and sponge hearts or flowers on it or decorate however you'd like. It ends up looking very cute like a May Day basket that hangs off a door knob. 

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VALENTINE'S DAY DECORATIONS AND PARTY SUPPLIES

Valentine's Paper Goods

Love & Kisses E-light
Colorful Kisses! Our new E-Light Badges and Necklaces will brighten your party. Our Love and Kisses will brighten your party.

Sweets Basket
For the Chocolate Lover! This beautifully wrapped Sweet Treats Basket makes a lovely gift for the person with a passion for sweets.

Lollipops
Lollipop, Lollipop, Lollipop Everyone loves a lollipop. Try these great assortment of lollipops for your home or office. A child and adult favorite.

Dum Dum Lollipops
All Time Favorite! Kids love the flavors of our Dum Dum lollipops.

Candle & Place card
Two in One! This beautiful silver heart shaped place card holder has a votive candle, too.

Silver Heart Candle Set
Great Favor! This beautiful 2 pack of 3" votives are decorated with a silver heart. Each pack comes wrapped in a clear box with bow. Use for place cards and a favor.

Gold Heart Candle Set
Great Favor! This beautiful 2 pack of 3" votives are decorated with a gold heart. Each pack comes wrapped in a clear box with bow. Use for place cards and a favor.

Glass Heart Box
Favorite Candy Dish! This beautiful 2 piece Heart Box will be a treasured keepsake for your guests. Fill with almonds or candy and give your guests a great favor. Great for Valentine's Day, Bridal Showers, Sweet Sixteen and Tea Parties. 24 piece minimum.

Flashing Love Tester
Touch this 4" battery heart shaped love tester and get all the answers you ever wanted. Lots of fun for 2 or more to play! Yes, No, Maybe!!

Party Hearts Centerpiece
Celebrate Love! This beautiful 18" balloon centerpiece is not only great for Valentine's Day but for any event where hearts are the theme. Easy to assemble.
Party Hearts Table Setting

Blinking Star Necklace
Star Light, Star Bright! Light up star necklace will brighten your party. Mix and Match with our Light Up Heart S1952.

LED Heart Necklace
Squeezable Heart! Squeeze this 2" heart necklace and watch it flash in different colors.

Child's Neon Hair Braid
Mini Braids! This heart shaped clip has colorful neon braids attached. Perfect for loot bag favors.

Heart & Star Sunglasses
Assorted Sunglasses! This colorful assortment contains both heart and star glasses in different colors.

Heart Shaped Beads
Hearts Around! Tie this around a napkin and wear this 48" heart necklace. Great for Valentines Day or any day.

Heart & Star Tambourine
Mr. Tambourine Man! Hearts and Stars are a great border for this 8" Tambourine

Neon Heart Masks
Glow In Black Light! This oversized neon mask will be a great accent to your masquerade ball.

Celebrate Gift Basket
Say It With Hearts! A lovely way to say I Love You!

Hearts/Flowers Decor
Beautiful Decor! This all in one decoration opens to cover a 20'x 20' area with hears and flowers. Great to put over a cake or gifts.

Hearts Door Cover
Beautiful Entrance! Decorate the door way with this white flowers and hearts 7' door cover.

Red Glow Hearts
Give Me Your Heart Glow heart has a peel-off back. Just squeeze to activate, and then stick them on. Certainly, glow hearts are great on Valentines Day, or for your special person.

Valentine's Decorations
Valentine's Day Decorating! Decorate for Valentine's Day in style with our large kit. Celebrate with hearts.

Valentine Party Kit

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A Sweet Treat
Save the Date Postcards

Valentine's Paper Goods

Candy Hearts Partyware

Blushing Pink

Valentine's Party Items

Valentine's Day Decorations

Lovable Hearts Banner
My Valentine Banner

Cake Decorating

Decorations

Gift Bags and Wrap

Toys and Fun Stuff

Valentines Party Packs

Golden Sweethearts Party Pack

Valentine's Hearts Party Pack

Straight From The Heart
Let the celebration begin with the invitations. This card is made out of heavy Brownkraft paper. The two-color, deep red and pink, mosaic-style heart surrounds your invitation wording.

GIFTS

Heart Jewelry Ensemble

Pearl and Rhinestone Jewelry Set

Heart Frame

Heart Charm Bracelet

Sculpted Heart Box

Interlocking Heart Flutes

Pocket Watch

RECIPE IDEAS
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Double-Chocolate Valentine Cake
Double Chocolate Valentine Brownies
Valentine Tarts
Valentine Beet Salad
Puzzle of Love
Valentine Crispy Heart
Cupid's Tarts
Valentine's Wild Hearts
Valentine Cupcakes
Sweetheart Cookies
Tiny Love Cakes
Lovepops
Sweets Pouches